CULTURAL EMPHASIS

     My culture emphasizes the weather, nature, family, and the Nature Gods. There are many words that we use to describe the weather specifically when talking about it to another hobgoblin, but when we are just referring to it in general, we say that it is either good weather or bad weather. On days of good weather, we describe the sun, wind, and temperatures to one another. On days of bad weather, we describe the amount of precipitation, the type of precipitation, the types of clouds, the wind, the temperature, and whatever other bad weather is happening that day. For example, when I was discussing the bad weather with one of my siblings, I described it as being very cold with high winds, a lot of heavy rain, puffy black clouds, and the possibility of hearing thunder later on.
     Nature is also important in my culture. We emphasize on what parts of nature we are in, what forms of nature we see around us, and what types of nature we enjoy and dislike. There are many words for different types of leaves, rocks, trees, dirt, and water. This is also important when the children go hunting because it helps them to identify where they are and what they are looking for to kill.
     There is a great cultural emphasis on family in my community. There are words for ways in which other hobgoblins are related to you and what purpose they serve within the community. Since everyone is related to one another, family is vastly important in my culture. It also stresses the importance of community ties and trust with one another.
     Nature Gods are the gods that we worship on a daily basis. We believe that they created this Earth and they protect and maintain it. The Nature Gods are named after the elements: Fire, Earth, Water, and Air. There are many words that describe what they do and how they influence the weather and the nature around our community.